TONY Zales received a warm welcome when he returned for the second year running as the entertainer at the Crispens’ party.

Once again he proved a great hit with more than 80 revellers, who had travelled to the Savoy, Mold, from the Mynydd Isa and Bryn-y-Baal areas.

Also on the afternoon’s agenda – following a three-course turkey dinner – was the popular quiz, compiled by loyal supporter Barry Vernon. The Crispens received an added bonus from Castle Cement, who donated £450.

Committee member Gill Sankey said: “Of course, the party would not go ahead if it were not for the generosity of everyone involved.

“We would particularly like to thank Castle Cement for its generous donation and the Mynydd Isa Community Council, who always support us – this year with a £450 donation.

“And Joe and his staff at the Savoy and Ken at Eagles and Crawford helped make the afternoon a great success.”

The six members of the winning quiz team each received a bottle of wine, while those in the lowest-scoring team each received a lemon.

This year’s main raffle prize of a year’s subscription to the Chronicle was won by Joan Killey.

The Crispens raise funds to provide pensioners from the area with an annual party treat.